Three decks comprising a third of all of the spaces in Truro’s busy Moorfield multi-storey car park have been closed off all summer and Cornwall Council has confirmed they are not due to reopen any time soon.

Residents and visitors were left confused when decks seven, eight and nine of the car park off Calenick Street behind Malletts, were suddenly blocked off in July.

Signs said parking had been reduced, but no explanation was given.

The council has now confirmed the closure was due to “essential maintenance” and has said the decks were not due to reopen until December.

A Cornwall Council spokesman said: “In July we closed off some parking spaces at Moorfield multi-storey car park in Truro as a routine inspection revealed that essential maintenance work is required on the ramp between decks eight and nine.

“Further investigations have been completed and repairs on the ramp are planned to start in November so that the car park can reopen in December.”

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People heading into Truro city centre are being encouraged to use the park-and-ride and check the electronic parking signs to see where spaces are available.

The spokesman added: “The ramps to decks seven, eight and nine will remain closed until the repairs are completed, affecting around a third of the 681 spaces available. Until repairs are completed, signs will remain at the car park entrance providing alternative parking options.

"Drivers coming into Truro will have up to date information about the availability of parking spaces via electronic parking signs on the city outskirts. People are also encouraged to use Truro’s park-and-ride scheme where possible.

“We apologise for any inconvenience whilst the essential repairs are being done.”